Eight Is Enough (1977–1981)

This comedy drama focused on a family with eight very independent children.

Stars:

Dick Van Patten, Lani O'Grady, Susan Richardson

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 6 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Dick Van Patten	...	Tom Bradford (112 episodes, 1977-1981)
Lani O'Grady	...	Mary Bradford (112 episodes, 1977-1981)
Susan Richardson	...	Susan Bradford Stockwell (112 episodes, 1977-1981)
Laurie Walters	...	Joannie Bradford (112 episodes, 1977-1981)
Connie Needham	...	Elizabeth Bradford (112 episodes, 1977-1981)
Adam Rich	...	Nicholas Bradford (112 episodes, 1977-1981)
Grant Goodeve	...	David Bradford (111 episodes, 1977-1981)
Dianne Kay	...	Nancy Bradford (111 episodes, 1977-1981)
Willie Aames	...	Tommy Bradford (111 episodes, 1977-1981)
Betty Buckley	...	Sandra Sue 'Abby' Abbott Bradford (102 episodes, 1977-1981)
Brian Patrick Clarke	...	Merle 'The Pearl' Stockwell (44 episodes, 1979-1981)

Storyline

The sometimes-comic, sometimes-dramatic exploits of the Bradford family--father Tom (a columnist for a Sacramento newspaper), mother Joan and their eight children: Mary, David, Joanie, Nancy, Elizabeth, Susan, Tommy and Nicholas. After Joan's death, Tom met teacher Abby, and they were married to make the family feel complete again. The kids all had friends and relationships as well, turning the Bradford Bunch into a free-for-all of loved ones and family members.

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Plot Keywords:

sacramento california | family relationships | large family | widower | loss of wife | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 March 1977 (USA)

Also Known As:

Con ocho basta

Filming Locations:

Blondie Street, Columbia/Warner Bros. Ranch - 411 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lorimar Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Grant Goodeve portrayed David who was the oldest of the Bradford children, but in reality Susan Richardson (Susan), Laurie Walters (Joannie) and Dianne Kay (Nancy) were all older than Goodeve.

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Connections

Referenced in Battle of the Network Stars IX (1980)

User Reviews

One of the best shows from the late 1970's

Eight is Enough was one of the best shows from the late 1970's and early 1980's. It was considered a dramedy. It had drama because the show could be serious at times but it also had comedy because the show was funny and it had a laugh track. Eight is Enough is now seen in reruns on CTS up here in Canada and I am happy about that. I had a major crush on Willie Aames (Tommy Bradford) when I was younger. Too bad there aren't many T.V. shows on now like this. Those were the good old days of television!